The article details Lonna Drewes’ allegations of sexual assault against Eric Swalwell, which she claims occurred during their third meeting after initially connecting socially. Drewes states that she believes Swalwell drugged her drink at his hotel room, leading to her incapacitation before the alleged assault and choking. She asserts that she never consented to any sexual activity and that her delay in reporting was due to fear of Swalwell’s political power and connections.
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A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell has alleged that he sexually assaulted her when she was heavily intoxicated, an incident she claims left her bruised and bleeding. This account is part of a broader pattern of alleged misconduct detailed by multiple women, including unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos sent by the congressman. Swalwell vehemently denies all allegations, calling them false and timed to impact an upcoming election, and his attorney has issued cease-and-desist letters to some accusers. CNN has corroborated key elements of the women’s claims through interviews and documents, though other former staff members report no inappropriate interactions with Swalwell.
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A former staffer alleges that Rep. Eric Swalwell raped her in 2024 while she was intoxicated and that he had nonconsensual sexual contact with her in 2019. Three other women have also accused the congressman of sexual misconduct, including sending unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos. Swalwell vehemently denies these allegations, calling them false and timed to impact an upcoming election. His attorney has sent cease-and-desist letters to two of the accusers, asserting the claims are unsubstantiated and were made after maintaining cooperative relationships with Swalwell.
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